tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518852063589434122017-08-03T06:39:04.654-07:00Adventures in Curtsyland!Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.comBlogger532125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-41671389109106596512010-12-30T12:24:00.000-08:002010-12-30T14:10:22.077-08:00Happy New Year!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TRztBgedYqI/AAAAAAAADx0/TNSqsx2xMLc/s1600/pic.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556576650421691042" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TRztBgedYqI/AAAAAAAADx0/TNSqsx2xMLc/s400/pic.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Happy almost New Year from the Curtsy Girls!! 2010 was a big year for us! After over 2 years of planning and saving Curtsy Mama traveled to Africa with her best friend Pamela. We were able to go on safari and attend 2 World Cup soccer games. It was pretty awesome! </div><div></div><div></div><div>After that was the wedding of Curtsy Girl Danielle to her long time love, Ed. Danielle pushed her creative/artistic boundaries by making all of the bridal bouquets out of vintage jewelry, and the boutonnieres out of brass stampings. She also added to the magic of the day by creating glittery accessories for guests to wear in the photo booth we rented. The tables were adorned with custom made signs as well. Her wedding is featured in Seattle Metropolitan Bridal Magazine which will be on sale in January 2011. Custom Curtsylicious Creations is an expanding part of Curtsy Bella and Danielle is available to help make your wedding or event an affair to remember.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>We were also able to push past the tough learning curve thrown at us with our new embroidery machine this year. That has allowed us to offer an ever expanding array of gifts that can be personalized. We've learned that Seattlites have just as wicked a sense of humor as the Curtsy Girls as evidenced by the success of our naughty holiday hand towels, napkins and golf towels. <br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>So what's in store for 2011? The Curtsy Girls will be heading to the Atlanta Gift Show in a couple of weeks. Look for expansions in our wedding and baby sections this year. In May we'll be celebrating 5 years in business, so stay tuned for details of this special milestone. We'll also be launching a brand spanking new website in January. We'll be back to faithfully blogging showing what's new in the store and what Curtsylicious fun events are happening.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>As we say goodbye to 2010, we want to say thanks for your support this year. We are two of the luckiest girls in the world. We have a job we absolutely love that brings amazing people (our customers) into our lives. </div><div></div><div>Stay Safe! Stay Glittery! Stay Curtsylicious!</div><div></div><div>Happy New Year!!</div><div></div>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-64195423112129399902010-06-13T14:50:00.000-07:002010-07-13T21:58:30.507-07:00Engagement Pictures<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TBVemf9lj8I/AAAAAAAADuw/2fjoEEn_tes/s1600/100510_0007Fayette.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482392136901300162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TBVemf9lj8I/AAAAAAAADuw/2fjoEEn_tes/s200/100510_0007Fayette.jpg" /></a>I have been promising to many of our lovely customers that I would post pictures &amp; updates as the wedding plans progress. A few weeks ago, we had Engagement pictures taken by the divine <a href="http://barbiehull.com/">Barbie Hull</a>, who will also be photographing our big day. The pictures don't have the same feel as the wedding will....you see, I found these <em>ahhhmazing</em> Empire State heels...and since we got engaged in NYC, I <em>had</em> to have them for our engagement session. The shoes led to a red, black &amp; bling theme for the shoot. I brought a few goodies home from the store to use that some of you may recognize....the bling skull lamp, the jeweled pistol wall vase, and the triple gun table vase. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493613945538119666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD08xuzuh_I/AAAAAAAADxQ/-vg6FJ-wD9M/s400/100510_0191Fayette.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493606890322627842" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD02XEFRjQI/AAAAAAAADwA/nLlzqORl6vo/s400/100510_0112Fayette.jpg" /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TBVfLdgY-VI/AAAAAAAADu4/F_xpxCyAbxA/s1600/100510_0029Fayette.jpg"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TBVg7VMtUlI/AAAAAAAADvg/m3ZV1dc2v6c/s1600/100510_0119Fayette.jpg"></a></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493606234175206562" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD01w3vidKI/AAAAAAAADv4/y1roMiuWscY/s400/100510_0117Fayette.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493613397725103074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD08R2C7Q-I/AAAAAAAADxI/5c2Q6Wn-WvQ/s400/100510_0243Fayette.jpg" />That skull lamp was actually a project that the Captain &amp; I did together in the first few months we were dating. I had found the lamp at an antique store and had started adorning it with crystals. He came into my life just about the time I had become <em>tres</em> tired of bedazzling, and picked up where I had left off. He was on such a jeweling high after he finished it, that he decided to do the pistol wall vase as well. I'm pretty sure I knew right away that any man that would rhinestone for me, was a man I wanted to marry ;) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493614663383818482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD09bg_eoPI/AAAAAAAADxY/Ceu9C7kYcJY/s400/100510_0044Fayette.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493615502198204226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD0-MV0aZ0I/AAAAAAAADxg/t1B-e5QBslA/s400/100510_0187Fayette.jpg" />That's spidey on a gorgeous pearl encrusted ship that will be appearing in my hair at one point during the big day. I found the ship at a little antique store just after we got engaged. Our wedding has a Marie Antoinette-ish theme...so a ship in the hair was a must!<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493608207850150386" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD03jwQUGfI/AAAAAAAADwY/beigHACAs5U/s400/100510_0060Fayette.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493607582351688514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD02_WF3A0I/AAAAAAAADwI/vr3Ep46Feio/s400/100510_0074Fayette.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493608642077813378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD039B4QaoI/AAAAAAAADwg/wQtPpQpVAl8/s400/100510_0122Fayette.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493610013742930194" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD05M3utGRI/AAAAAAAADww/2oloDEtCd8c/s400/100510_0144Fayette.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493610935860618450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD06Ci4sZNI/AAAAAAAADw4/TOrwrtelt98/s400/100510_0248Fayette.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493612693957017074" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/TD07o4TiffI/AAAAAAAADxA/pg-w1YF5qkM/s400/100510_0212Fayette.jpg" /> Which shoes to choose indeed!!!! Hope you enjoy...I will do another post soon to feature the Bridesmaid inspiration boxes I put together. In the meantime...Barbie just posted pictures of our invitations on her blog....she took the most beautiful pictures of them and I am so grateful!!!!! <a href="http://barbiehull.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/mail-mail-mail-i-love-mail/">Check them out here!</a></div><div> </div><div>xxxx</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-35196372907499814462010-05-21T19:39:00.000-07:002010-05-21T19:51:09.044-07:00Engagement Pictures!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S_dFldS5E3I/AAAAAAAADuo/FxVgS9viPEQ/s1600/NYC+Shoes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S_dFldS5E3I/AAAAAAAADuo/FxVgS9viPEQ/s200/NYC+Shoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473920381913469810" /></a>Here is a sneak peek at our engagement pictures! They were taken just last week with the divine Barbie Hull. Barbie posted some favorites <a href="http://barbiehull.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/ed-danielle-engaged/">here</a> on her blog, and check back soon as we will be posting more. I swooned over these Empire State Building shoes...and since we got engaged in that fabulous concrete jungle, I simply <em>HAD</em> to have them for our engagement session!<br /><br />xxxxCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-60177292419530445312010-05-04T10:21:00.000-07:002010-05-04T10:56:28.986-07:00May Newsletter<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BYDCs-HfI/AAAAAAAADtQ/p1CmpfPamzQ/s1600/IMG_3599.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467466756916125170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BYDCs-HfI/AAAAAAAADtQ/p1CmpfPamzQ/s200/IMG_3599.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BYZERVHOI/AAAAAAAADtY/qE89nRk0ecs/s1600/IMG_3622.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467467135294184674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BYZERVHOI/AAAAAAAADtY/qE89nRk0ecs/s200/IMG_3622.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Curtsy Confections.....luscious treats custom made by Curtsy Girl Danielle. This amazing crown was crafted for a very special young lady's Alice in Wonderland themed 13th birthday party. She also made a giant "Surprise Ball" filled with tiny treasures. Need a wonderful creation for your next special occasion? Come talk to Danielle, she'll dream up something sweet!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BY6_KoYjI/AAAAAAAADtg/eJRUKwIlwIs/s1600/12_large.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467467718039462450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BY6_KoYjI/AAAAAAAADtg/eJRUKwIlwIs/s200/12_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BdBt_yP8I/AAAAAAAADuQ/a-GFFSq_MP8/s1600/29_large.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BdBt_yP8I/AAAAAAAADuQ/a-GFFSq_MP8/s200/29_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467472231736164290" /></a><br />May is all about Mom and we have loads of great gifts for Mother's Day. Bloem Boxes are pretty little containers filled with seeds. Give her the beginnings of a Hummingbird Garden or a Tiny Tin filled with Miniature Rose seeds. She'll think of you all spring &amp; summer as her garden grows.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BfMYru5QI/AAAAAAAADuY/h_alza7g5uY/s1600/IMG_3639.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BfMYru5QI/AAAAAAAADuY/h_alza7g5uY/s200/IMG_3639.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467474614016730370" /></a><br />Emilie Sloan has new bags and new patterns. Many of these bags embroider beautifully making them a truly personalized gift for someone special.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-Bfi8bvN4I/AAAAAAAADug/1NOtzSg76dQ/s1600/logo.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-Bfi8bvN4I/AAAAAAAADug/1NOtzSg76dQ/s200/logo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467475001570441090" /></a><br />SHOP FOR A CAUSE!<br />Saturday, May 15th, Curtsy Bella will be donating 10% of our total sales to Seattle Musical Theatre. For more than 30 years they have been Seattle's only theatre company devoted exclusively to producing the finest selections of the great musical theatre catalog - and do they deliver! Come shop to help us support this local treasure!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BZnK7t0uI/AAAAAAAADtw/eHiC1r8-VN0/s1600/411125_315px.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467468477112373986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BZnK7t0uI/AAAAAAAADtw/eHiC1r8-VN0/s200/411125_315px.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Doodle Flower Gift Box by Seattle Chocolates. Comes with markers to color the outside of the box &amp; filled with a scrumptious Truffle assortment of Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Creme and Mint. Perfect for the little ones to color &amp; present to Mom or Grandma.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BaVcfAFiI/AAAAAAAADuI/IUNlQY6Pgmc/s1600/BIRTHDAY.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467469272097756706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S-BaVcfAFiI/AAAAAAAADuI/IUNlQY6Pgmc/s200/BIRTHDAY.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"><strong>Mark Your Calendar!<br /></strong></span>Wednesday, May 12th will be a big day at Curtsyland. We'll be having our 4th Anniversay celebration &amp; <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>SALE</strong></span>. Everything in the store will be 10% off (including sale items!) all day long. From 5pm-8pm, we'll be having a <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>PARTY</strong></span>, co-sponsored by <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Seattle Chocolates</strong></span>. They will be introducing their new Cocktail Line of Summer Truffles. We'll have live music, cocktails (drinks) and cocktails (chocolates)....What could be better?<br /></p><p align="left"> </p><p align="left"><br /><br /></p>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-5329603945506173282010-04-07T11:40:00.000-07:002010-04-07T11:47:56.429-07:00Welcome to Spring!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zRq1u0YPI/AAAAAAAADso/6n62GgNmaKs/s1600/R10S10Purple_general.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zRq1u0YPI/AAAAAAAADso/6n62GgNmaKs/s200/R10S10Purple_general.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457467382374359282" /></a><br />Aaaahh...Spring! The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining......oh wait, that's the scenario in our heads. This is Seattle and it's raining and the wind is howling! Sounds like a good day to snuggle in and read what's new in Curtsyland! <br /><br />We've always been big fans of Alice in Wonderland and the new Tim Burton movie seems to have reved up everyone's interest in a place where rabbits talk, pigs are used as footstools and there's a Mad sort of Man in a purple hat! Tarina Tarantino's new Acid Alice collection celebrates the celebration of the madness! We love the Baroque Lucite Framed Ring that can serve as your reminder to take nothing too seriously.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zSCMOdD5I/AAAAAAAADsw/lMX6L5DORPI/s1600/IMG_3567.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zSCMOdD5I/AAAAAAAADsw/lMX6L5DORPI/s200/IMG_3567.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457467783549620114" /></a><br />Wedding Season is starting and Curtsy Bella has the perfect shower gift. Bella Barudan, our spiffy new embroidery machine is helping us offer truly personalized gifts for the new bride. A soft terry robe customized with her new married name, or one that simply says "The Bride" on the back and her first name on the front is something that she will treasure as a reminder of this special time in her life.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zSa8jRykI/AAAAAAAADs4/l__ot1fp6I4/s1600/45656623.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 119px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zSa8jRykI/AAAAAAAADs4/l__ot1fp6I4/s200/45656623.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457468208838724162" /></a><br /><br />This is a busy year for the Curtsy Girls. Curtsy Mama is traveling to Africa with her best pal this summer and Danielle and the Captain are tying the knot is August. It's so easy to let the days slip by in a mindless hurry. The Simple Abundance book is filled with 366 short essays that serve as a reminder to take the time to slow down and enjoy the gifts of each day. It is a truly wonderful gift to give to someone special or yourself.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zStnKDPXI/AAAAAAAADtA/YRru2XEYV1I/s1600/IMG_3569.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zStnKDPXI/AAAAAAAADtA/YRru2XEYV1I/s200/IMG_3569.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457468529513282930" /></a><br /><br />Danielle is constantly scouring antique and second hand stores for unique pieces to use in her displays. Several times she has come across miniature lady head vases, but they have always been expensive. When we stumbled upon these at the Atlanta Gift Show, brand new and soooo pretty, we did the happy dance! There are 3 different styles and they are just the right size to hold mini bouquets for your Easter table, or your makeup brushes on your vanity , or pencils on your desk.....the list goes on and on.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zS-QULuBI/AAAAAAAADtI/wS7ti3pqTlg/s1600/patent_app%2520008-sack-only400w.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S7zS-QULuBI/AAAAAAAADtI/wS7ti3pqTlg/s200/patent_app%2520008-sack-only400w.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457468815439542290" /></a><br />Favorite new guy gift in the store! Mysack is a fun, unique way for him to carry a few extra balls...golf balls that is, on his golf bag. <br /><br />That's it for now!<br />XOXO<br />The Curtsy GirlsCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-56019786813068208342010-03-19T15:39:00.000-07:002010-03-19T16:06:50.845-07:00CelebrationsSorry for the 2 week absence, the nasty strep bug that has been circling bit me and bit me hard. I'm not one to stay at home much and spending days on the couch feeling lousy is not my idea of fun. As least the day before it hit, I had adopted 2 new kitties and this gave us some bonding time. They are actually 2 year old sisters different as night and day. One is on the plump side and the other is absolutely tiny! They have turned out to be very fun and loving cats. I had to change their names as the tags they came with were un-feminine and certainly not fitting for 2 such fabulous felines. Their new names are Coco and Chanel...much more fitting!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S6QAG-XsB8I/AAAAAAAADsI/b7CJtqT42zg/s1600-h/IMG_3546.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S6QAG-XsB8I/AAAAAAAADsI/b7CJtqT42zg/s200/IMG_3546.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450481568846710722" /></a><br /><br />Today is my son Josh's birthday. We began the day by taking him to the Queen Mary Tea Room for a b-day brunch, complete with making him wear the crown they keep on hand for guys. The Curtsy Girls love celebrations, especially birthdays! <br /><br />A couple of years ago I found the Happy Birthday Flower Candle and was so amazed by it that I simply had to have it for Curtsyland. If you haven't seen one work in person, your life is simply not complete. When you light the closed flower, a tower of sparkles begins, then the flower opens with all of the candles lit and then the flower spins around while playing Happy Birthday. One of the best selling items in the store.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S6QA6SrHX8I/AAAAAAAADsQ/z0SZCBIEAtk/s1600-h/flower-open-pink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S6QA6SrHX8I/AAAAAAAADsQ/z0SZCBIEAtk/s200/flower-open-pink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450482450470232002" /></a><br />No matter what age the birthday celebrant it, a hat always helps them to feel it's their special day. The 3 Tiered Birthday Hat does just that and it comes in the most adorable little striped hat box as well!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S6QCqAvmlMI/AAAAAAAADsg/jwzaOJ0hvQc/s1600-h/bday-hat-3-teir-pink.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S6QCqAvmlMI/AAAAAAAADsg/jwzaOJ0hvQc/s200/bday-hat-3-teir-pink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450484369802564802" /></a><br /><br />Whatever you are celebrating, you know that Curtsy Bella will always have just the right gift and we'll always make it look beautiful.<br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-58265458132735550412010-03-05T16:10:00.000-08:002010-03-05T16:59:36.546-08:00Acid Alice<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S5Gf7zO4XiI/AAAAAAAADr4/0FRMdnu8koI/s1600-h/N27S10purple_detail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445309274181361186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S5Gf7zO4XiI/AAAAAAAADr4/0FRMdnu8koI/s200/N27S10purple_detail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A few of the <strong><em>Acid Alice</em></strong> pieces from <strong><em>Tarina Tarantino</em></strong> arrived today. We have been eagerly awaiting these additions to her fabulous <strong><em>Queen Alice</em></strong> <strong><em>Collection</em></strong> and as usual, we were not disappointed. I am particularly crazy about the <strong><em>Mad Hatter Pendant Necklace.</em></strong> The purple rosebud bead makes a cool accent on this piece (I'm a big purple fan right now) she has made it so the necklace can be worn long or short, making it really versatile as well.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S5Gdrmfw1DI/AAAAAAAADrw/1iI1f4N42rs/s1600-h/SecretJelly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445306796861346866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 113px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S5Gdrmfw1DI/AAAAAAAADrw/1iI1f4N42rs/s200/SecretJelly.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The new Jelly Colors from Butter London are here and we can't wait to try them. Juicy, Sheer colors made to give just a hint of color that looks like slick, wet lip gloss for your nails. Want a bit of a more dramatic effect, layer a few coats or, better yet, mix layers of the sheer colors for a stunning, effect as unique as you.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S5GgBDc_kgI/AAAAAAAADsA/h5X5XiY-qGc/s1600-h/base_media.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445309364434866690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S5GgBDc_kgI/AAAAAAAADsA/h5X5XiY-qGc/s200/base_media.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />For a while now, we've been on the lookout for a baby book worthy of earning a spot in the Curtsyland baby section. You know us, nothing too ordinary or cutsy is going to pass muster, but when we found <strong><em>Baby's First Tattoo - A Memory book for Modern Parents</em></strong>, we knew the search was over. Sure there are albums out there to document baby's first tooth, haircut, steps....whatever. But where can new parents write down those <em>alternative</em> moments that really should be documented. Baby's First Projectile Vomit, Baby's First Tantrum in a Crowded Grocery Store, Baby's 10,000 Dirty Diaper. These things must be remembered, documented, written down.....otherwise you might forget them and think of becoming parents again :).<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">SHOP FOR A CAUSE TOMORROW</span></div><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH, WE WILL BE DONATING 10% OF OUR TOTAL SALES TO YMCA PARTNERS IN YOUTH. PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THE IMPORTANT WORK THIS LOCAL ORGANIZATION DOES.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">xoxo</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;">Curtsy Mama</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;">Mary Jo</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;"></span> </p><div align="center"><br /></div>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-56855412633279974002010-02-26T16:53:00.000-08:002010-02-26T17:31:02.531-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4htMQwkr6I/AAAAAAAADrI/7ky0JPZ_BMk/s1600-h/0006681_00_item_detail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442720207101800354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4htMQwkr6I/AAAAAAAADrI/7ky0JPZ_BMk/s200/0006681_00_item_detail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We first laid eyes on the Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Note Card Set in Atlanta <em>last summer! </em>We immediately fell in love with the collection of note cards and notebooks by this celebrated French designer. They were supposed to arrive in time for Christmas and we were crushed when the manufacturer informed us that wasn't to be. It's said that patience is a virtue and ours was rewarded this week with the arrival of this exquisite order. The cards are just so beautiful, it puts me in the mood to go home, put some Edith Piaf on the ipod &amp; write a long letter to a cherished friend.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4hxRNWNKiI/AAAAAAAADrQ/PAENfMqUDaU/s1600-h/IMG_3439.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442724690131757602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4hxRNWNKiI/AAAAAAAADrQ/PAENfMqUDaU/s200/IMG_3439.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4hx9mLmMWI/AAAAAAAADrY/ruhZOMAosmU/s1600-h/IMG_3438.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442725452712391010" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4hx9mLmMWI/AAAAAAAADrY/ruhZOMAosmU/s200/IMG_3438.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I think Danielle's display of some of our new Cyberoptix Ties is inspired! Displayed on the devils are <strong><em>Chastity</em></strong> (in black) and <strong><em>Lust</em></strong> (in red). Designer <strong><em>Bethany Shorb</em></strong> bills her line as <em>Ties That Don't Suck </em>and comes up with some of the coolest designs we've seen. Believe me, people do a double take when your guy strolls in sporting one of these bad boys.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4h0ZmYKClI/AAAAAAAADro/KxqbcEUXaCg/s1600-h/IMG_3435.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442728132824664658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4h0ZmYKClI/AAAAAAAADro/KxqbcEUXaCg/s200/IMG_3435.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4h0OU-f99I/AAAAAAAADrg/D_bb7_Mw4Kw/s1600-h/IMG_3437.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442727939175086034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4h0OU-f99I/AAAAAAAADrg/D_bb7_Mw4Kw/s200/IMG_3437.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Look at these itty bitty bathrobes! How cute are they? Made from the absolute softest cotton plush, they monogram great. Can't you just imagine a cutey patootie all snuggled up in this after bath time? There are even little animal slippers to match!</p><p> </p><p>Have a great weekend!</p><p>XOXO</p><p>Curtsy Mama</p><p>Mary Jo<br /><br /></p>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-70530716601899572202010-02-20T16:42:00.001-08:002010-02-20T17:20:32.340-08:00It's all Cake....Baby<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CFcSZwIhI/AAAAAAAADqw/6ZNMYCe6NEU/s1600-h/gratitude360-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440495070886240786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CFcSZwIhI/AAAAAAAADqw/6ZNMYCe6NEU/s200/gratitude360-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I had a bit of a frustrating start to the week. I went down to my car on Valentine's morning only to find that my driver's side window has been smashed and my ipod (which was actually hidden from sight) had been stolen. Oh...great, it's Valentine's Day &amp; I don't have a boy and now I'm missing a window and an ipod.....poor me! At the beginning of this year, I gave my best friend Pamela and myself Gratitude Journals and challenged us both to write in them each day. It's pretty amazing when I take 5 minutes at the end of the day and write down things that I am grateful for that day, how it can totally change my attitude. So even on this day that was less than perfect, I was able to be grateful for the fact that I have a car to drive to a job that I love and that while I am currently not dating anyone special, I have the most wonderful friends and family who help make my life amazing. What a cool attitude adjustment!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CCmhk-R8I/AAAAAAAADqg/1EFuZtYkffA/s1600-h/IMG_3416.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440491948223645634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CCmhk-R8I/AAAAAAAADqg/1EFuZtYkffA/s200/IMG_3416.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CJKBx4t8I/AAAAAAAADq4/Y0ulJaaCnLc/s1600-h/IMG_3422.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440499155232929730" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CJKBx4t8I/AAAAAAAADq4/Y0ulJaaCnLc/s200/IMG_3422.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Danielle has started making diaper cakes that are spectacular! Available in Small, Medium, Large &amp; Grande, they can be customized for a boy or girl, and she can also incorporate many of the baby gifts we sell at the store into the design of the cake as well. These make wonderful centerpieces for baby showers and the diapers can all be used once the baby makes it's entrance.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CJp4X7tfI/AAAAAAAADrA/19Qi3rWWOZ4/s1600-h/IMG_3413.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440499702463968754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S4CJp4X7tfI/AAAAAAAADrA/19Qi3rWWOZ4/s200/IMG_3413.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Fabulous new robes for the Bride To Be. Customize them by putting her name on the front and having the most unique gift at the shower.<br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-47107620732829816772010-02-12T17:27:00.001-08:002010-02-12T17:49:58.174-08:00Happy Valentines Day!!!<p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S3YAV_XRgrI/AAAAAAAADqQ/V2Ozp8CoNp4/s1600-h/boomboomcards.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437533977882755762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S3YAV_XRgrI/AAAAAAAADqQ/V2Ozp8CoNp4/s200/boomboomcards.png" /></a><br />Boom Boom Cards arrived in Curtsyland this week. Become a cards carrying member of the Boom Boom Revolution! Do these 26 acts of guerrilla goodness and change the world. Each time you complete a card, give it away to someone else so the revolution doesn't end.<br /><br />The website allows you to follow your Boom Boom Card as it travels around the world. You never know where your one act of kindness will end up! The cards come in regular or for teens.. We're just totally in love with the whole concept!!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S3YAONkOfhI/AAAAAAAADqI/-pQ8TKjIz9g/s1600-h/a-major-turn-on.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437533844256226834" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S3YAONkOfhI/AAAAAAAADqI/-pQ8TKjIz9g/s200/a-major-turn-on.jpg" /></a><br />Adorable new necklace line from the cutest couple! Jenny and Jimbob make the cutest line of necklaces in little decorated matchboxes. A great little Valentine's gift....for yourself! </p><p> </p><p><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S3YEiBZUGpI/AAAAAAAADqY/OSsTMWeIPrE/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 111px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 94px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437538582633126546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S3YEiBZUGpI/AAAAAAAADqY/OSsTMWeIPrE/s200/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><br />Tomorrow is Shop For A Cause with 10% of our total sales being donated to the Northwest Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. My Aunt Carol suffered with this debilitating disease for many, many years, so this is a cause near and dear to my heart.</p><p> </p><p>XOXO</p><p>Curtsy Mama</p><p>Mary Jo</p>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-59001291497960700952010-02-06T10:33:00.000-08:002010-02-06T13:13:11.761-08:00Long Time No See<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S226OkosVnI/AAAAAAAADpg/kdon-BjavhM/s1600-h/std.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435205084821345906" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S226OkosVnI/AAAAAAAADpg/kdon-BjavhM/s200/std.bmp" /></a><br />Sorry that I've been lax on the blog front lately. January seemed to rush by in a blur with a week spent shopping in Atlanta and then a few days in Long Beach to learn more about Bella Barudan, our embroidery machine. Add to that the fact that it was time for Danielle &amp; the Captain to send out their "Save the Date" cards and it was a busy month. Actually, in addition to the cards, they included a linen cocktail napkin that we embroidered with their initials and wedding date. We can get these linen napkins in a bunch of different colors and embroider them for any occasion.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S227s8tUGHI/AAAAAAAADpw/h5uIatQkESU/s1600-h/IMG_3388.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435206706190882930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S227s8tUGHI/AAAAAAAADpw/h5uIatQkESU/s200/IMG_3388.JPG" /></a><br />You know that the Curtsy Girls love tiaras! We would wear them every day if we could get away with it. That's why we were thrilled to find a new source for all things tiara! Not only do we have this sparkly, pink <em>Birthday Girl</em>, we have tiaras for all the major<br />b-days 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 &amp; 100. Too fun!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S23DNQjo6FI/AAAAAAAADp4/LXOlTSoNp64/s1600-h/9781402755705M.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435214957856221266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S23DNQjo6FI/AAAAAAAADp4/LXOlTSoNp64/s200/9781402755705M.jpg" /></a><br /><em>"What in the World Did I Do Last Night"? </em>That's the phrase uttered by Bachelorette Party Attendees on a regular basis. This nifty little book has more than 55 games for Sassy Bachelorette party fun. Perfect to play in the limo while sipping champagne and giggling!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S23ayeotq3I/AAAAAAAADqA/p7Mvbkv_E5E/s1600-h/books.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 128px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435240886058199922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S23ayeotq3I/AAAAAAAADqA/p7Mvbkv_E5E/s200/books.jpg" /></a><br />Valentine's Day is upon us. A fun gift for your one and only <em>Truth or Dare</em> is a couple's game of passion. Dim the light, draw the curtains &amp; let go of your inhibitions. So much more fun than dinner and a movie!<br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-39254108882371925222010-01-15T16:04:00.000-08:002010-01-15T16:26:27.831-08:00Back on Track!It seems like forever since I have blogged. Since I normally write on Fridays and first Christmas and New Years hit on that day, and then we took off for the Atlanta Gift show. We're back and back on track now!<br /><br />Other than the fact that it snowed in Atlanta the day we arrived and the temperatures were totally frigid the entire time we were there, it was a great trip. AmericasMart is bigger and better than ever. Three buildings with thousands of vendors, lots and lots of merchandise to tempt us and we think we choose all the best goods.<br /><br />Danielle is slowly getting the Christmas goodies put away, but she has put a bunch of things on sale, trying to clear some room in the back for all the new finds that will soon be arriving. One of the most exciting sales is on the jewel encrusted Angel Fire Candles, which are now half off.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S1EFAQZQZ3I/AAAAAAAADpQ/UArqjs3ixIs/s1600-h/IMG_3344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S1EFAQZQZ3I/AAAAAAAADpQ/UArqjs3ixIs/s200/IMG_3344.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427124527917197170" /></a><br />We have a slew of new cards, one of my favorite is to the left. It says <em>"I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy hanging out with you"</em> on the outside. Inside it says <em>"Naked". </em>Gotta love it!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S1EEDTKWN0I/AAAAAAAADpI/2IrPkKQcscg/s1600-h/SK118-lrg.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427123480687949634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S1EEDTKWN0I/AAAAAAAADpI/2IrPkKQcscg/s200/SK118-lrg.gif" border="0" /></a><br />Next week we are heading to Long Beach for a conference to further our training with Bella Barudan, our embroidery machine. We are signed up for all kinds of classes that will allow us to really expand this exciting new part of our business. We'll keep you updated with all of the new offerings.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S1EHSZtTcNI/AAAAAAAADpY/3jfdkg1czHk/s1600-h/IMG_2892.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/S1EHSZtTcNI/AAAAAAAADpY/3jfdkg1czHk/s200/IMG_2892.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427127038678102226" /></a><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-19932301357077127352009-12-19T13:26:00.000-08:002009-12-19T13:41:04.161-08:00Holiday Hours<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">CURTSYLICIOUS HOLIDAY HOURS</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Saturday, December 19 10am - 6pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Sunday, December 20 11am - 5pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Monday, December 21 10am - 7pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Tuesday, December 22 10am - 7pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Wednesday, December 23 10am - 7pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Thursday, December 24 10am - 5:30pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Christmas Day - Closed</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">We will re-open at 10am on Saturday, December 26th for our big after Christmas sale!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Have a safe a happy holiday!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">XOXO,</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">The Curtsy Girls</span></strong></div>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-80620225326045216482009-12-11T13:17:00.000-08:002009-12-11T16:52:01.411-08:00It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyK6uq2LqOI/AAAAAAAADo4/uEgatPS0zaQ/s1600-h/14754_199026199685_789604685_2874746_1035558_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414095012991052002" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyK6uq2LqOI/AAAAAAAADo4/uEgatPS0zaQ/s200/14754_199026199685_789604685_2874746_1035558_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The Curtsy Girls love the holidays! Even though it means little sleep and lots of extra work, we really dig all the merriment this season brings. I hosted my annual<br />Christmas Cookie Decorating Extravaganza this week and it was a blast! This has been my tradition ever since my kids were little. I bake dozens of cookies, make many, many containers of different colors of icing, put all of it out on a big table and have the kids invite all their friends. As they have gotten older, the cookies have gotten so much funnier and more creative. Of course now that they are adults and able to imbibe a bit while they decorate, it seems to take the whole process to a new level.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyK3MVGL-aI/AAAAAAAADoo/ZVsyPx6i5Uw/s1600-h/barbkskpcalm_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414091124502165922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyK3MVGL-aI/AAAAAAAADoo/ZVsyPx6i5Uw/s200/barbkskpcalm_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Yesterday was truly a crazy day at Curtsyland. The store was really busy and Danielle had been hired by the owners of Franks Oysterhouse and Champagne Parlor, one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants,(www.franksoysterhouse.com)to create some of her custom poms for their holiday decorations. Of course when it was time to install them, and we both had to leave to do it, the store was crazy busy. Luckily, Curtsy Girl Pamela was here to handle the fray. We just posted one of our new <strong><em>Keep Calm and Carry On</em></strong> canvases in front of her :).<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyK3d8Q-koI/AAAAAAAADow/1pPOU6iGc7E/s1600-h/IMG_3294.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414091427074183810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyK3d8Q-koI/AAAAAAAADow/1pPOU6iGc7E/s200/IMG_3294.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Speaking of custom creations, did you know that Curtsy Bella offers custom made <strong><em>Diaper Cakes</em></strong>? These make wonderful centerpieces/gifts for the mom to be. The one that is pictured above included some goodies from the store as gifts and then Danielle coordinated the colors with the baby shower colors for a stunning main attraction.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyLjG52SJUI/AAAAAAAADpA/vAkIyB8QJHE/s1600-h/IMG_3315.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SyLjG52SJUI/AAAAAAAADpA/vAkIyB8QJHE/s200/IMG_3315.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414139409799980354" /></a><br /><br />If you are looking for a fabulous customized gift, don't forget about the beautiful monograms that we are offering on the Emilie Sloan bags. These bags have been the most sought after gift this season and Seattlites are loving the personalization that we're able to add. To insure that your bags are ready for the holiday, get your orders placed soon.<br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-47371964491486426472009-12-04T17:27:00.001-08:002009-12-04T17:46:57.829-08:00Tarina Tarantino Trunk Show!!!!<div align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sxm3Ov3h1ZI/AAAAAAAADog/LMYDB9uTBy4/s1600-h/E05F9WSilver_general.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411557891257783698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sxm3Ov3h1ZI/AAAAAAAADog/LMYDB9uTBy4/s200/E05F9WSilver_general.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Saturday &amp; Sunday</span></strong></div><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">December 5th &amp; 6th</span></strong></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Oodles of new glittering goodies right in time for the holiday season. &amp; we're taking 10% off all Tarina jewelry this weekend!</span></strong></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">We'll be serving sparkling libations to put everyone in a party mood.</span></strong></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">For purchases over $100, you'll receive 2 free gifts (while supplies last)</span></strong></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Even though the last UW football game of the season begins at 3:30pm on Saturday, there is always lots of parking right in front of Curtsyland.</span></strong></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><strong></p><span style="font-size:180%;"><div align="left"><br /></div></span></strong>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-2780230718540836862009-11-27T16:59:00.000-08:002009-11-27T17:51:03.467-08:00Time to Decorate<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB2Wpy9mtI/AAAAAAAADnw/Okosfm8h4XA/s1600/IMG_3244.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408953284020771538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB2Wpy9mtI/AAAAAAAADnw/Okosfm8h4XA/s200/IMG_3244.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB2NjqPdrI/AAAAAAAADno/8RuQmdqFy14/s1600/IMG_3243.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408953127754757810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB2NjqPdrI/AAAAAAAADno/8RuQmdqFy14/s200/IMG_3243.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br />Hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone. It seemed to fly by at light speed this year. It's always a nice break for us in the midst of the holiday madness. Danielle and the captain traveled to Olympia to be with his family this year and I went to son Josh's house. We always open up dinner at his house to anyone who would like to attend, and it's always such a wonderful mixture of people and delicious food. I was up bright &amp; early this morning to get out of downtown before the parade began, so it's been a bit of a long day - I've been here since 6:30am. I had a few bags to finish monogramming and the quite before the riot was appreciated.<br /><br />If you've been in Curtsyland lately, you've seen Danielle's magic at turning it into a beautiful winter wonderland. Shimmering silver glitter snowflakes hang from the ceiling and the trees are decked out in beautiful ornaments. I really love the new <strong><em>Pink Carriage &amp; Eiffel Tower</em></strong> ornaments.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3ALoqjNI/AAAAAAAADn4/tFfQ7yDEDv0/s1600/IMG_3249.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408953997479021778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3ALoqjNI/AAAAAAAADn4/tFfQ7yDEDv0/s200/IMG_3249.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These gold sparkly deer would look great paired with some evergreens &amp; candles on a coffee table.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3IHJSjzI/AAAAAAAADoA/QDoAc1Fq7r8/s1600/IMG_3248.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408954133712637746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3IHJSjzI/AAAAAAAADoA/QDoAc1Fq7r8/s200/IMG_3248.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The tiny footed bowls from <strong><em>Rosanna </em></strong>are the perfect place for tiny treasures. Mini pine cones, little mints....you get the idea.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB47mwMi2I/AAAAAAAADoY/g3-0cwUaUDs/s1600/IMG_3251.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408956117882276706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB47mwMi2I/AAAAAAAADoY/g3-0cwUaUDs/s200/IMG_3251.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Beautiful red and gold pine cone ornaments handcrafted in the Czech Republic add an elegant touch to any tree.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3Z7Djd1I/AAAAAAAADoQ/EbxoggttUQY/s1600/IMG_3257.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408954439704999762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3Z7Djd1I/AAAAAAAADoQ/EbxoggttUQY/s200/IMG_3257.JPG" border="0" /></a> Want a different tree skirt? Try some of our custom made puffs. We have a wide array of colors to match any most any decor.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3RkutI9I/AAAAAAAADoI/Vunm8e-69SI/s1600/IMG_3254.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408954296273019858" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SxB3RkutI9I/AAAAAAAADoI/Vunm8e-69SI/s200/IMG_3254.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-15925617590577472782009-11-21T11:06:00.000-08:002009-11-21T11:43:55.299-08:00Let the Craziness Begin!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg6xivTBLI/AAAAAAAADm8/9kMT7BG_boI/s1600/web_top.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406635975471465650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 108px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg6xivTBLI/AAAAAAAADm8/9kMT7BG_boI/s200/web_top.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />It's official....the holiday season is upon us. November started out very quietly in the Curtsy corner of the world, but the shopping madness has now begun. Smart shoppers who are looking for something unique and personal will head to Curtsyland this weekend for the <strong><em>Emilie Sloan Trunk Show</em></strong>. This Seattle based designer produces a truly unique line of totes that look absolutely spectacular when monogrammed. We've got all of the different styles and all of the colors in the store this weekend available for special order either monogrammed or plain.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg9M3RFtLI/AAAAAAAADnM/-1c8AWChp50/s1600/18547_lg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406638643861632178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 89px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg9M3RFtLI/AAAAAAAADnM/-1c8AWChp50/s200/18547_lg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The new <strong><em>Peace Bomb Vase</em></strong> makes a wonderful gift for just about anyone on your list, guy or gal. We loved the quote from the vase's creators: "War is destructive and cruel; it will mercilessly take away life and happiness. We don't hear the deafening explosion when this "Peaceful Bomb" falls on the ground, nor the devastation after the explosion. We see flowers and plants which are full of life. They sway in the wind of freedom and emit unlimited vitality. We hope we pass this anti-war and peacekeeping message to you through "A Peaceful Bomb" vase in order to fill the world with peace. As our part to World Peace, partial proceeds are donated to "Act Now to Stop War &amp; End Racism" (A.N.S.W.E.R.)."<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg-hV9Xp1I/AAAAAAAADnY/bGnxCtfxx7g/s1600/41t83EitYxL__SL500_AA280_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406640095209432914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg-hV9Xp1I/AAAAAAAADnY/bGnxCtfxx7g/s200/41t83EitYxL__SL500_AA280_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the time of year for parties. I don't know about you, but my Mother &amp; Grandmother always taught me to never, ever show up empty handed. The <strong><em>High Heel Cake Server</em></strong> is the perfect Hostess Gift. The heel is attached by a super strong magnet and comes off making it easy as pie to serve pie (or cake).<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg_2Xv9ULI/AAAAAAAADng/Qi0QNS7jLgM/s1600/31U5mag-naL__SL500_AA280_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406641555978932402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Swg_2Xv9ULI/AAAAAAAADng/Qi0QNS7jLgM/s200/31U5mag-naL__SL500_AA280_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Guys....they are always, without exception, the hardest people on everyone's list to buy for. The <strong><em>Hemergency Survival Kit</em></strong> has 20 must haves for the guy on the go. Packed in a super compact bag the kit contains : hair comb, dental floss, breath freshener, lip balm, deodorant wipes, nail clipper, mending kit, safety pin, extra buttons, lint remover, static remover, shoe shine wipes, stain remover, wrinkle remover, pain reliever, adhesive bandages, facial tissues, razor, shaving cream &amp; a styptic pencil. </p><p>The Curtsy Girls would like to wish everyone a Fabulous Thanksgiving. </p><p> </p><p>XOXO</p><p>Curtsy Mama</p><p>Mary Jo</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /><br /> </p>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-22195525943116264962009-11-13T15:50:00.001-08:002009-11-13T16:46:47.279-08:00Winter Wonderland<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv3w_AG9WAI/AAAAAAAADmM/br0P51l418E/s1600-h/IMG_3146.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403740093066074114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv3w_AG9WAI/AAAAAAAADmM/br0P51l418E/s200/IMG_3146.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Danielle has been a busy Curtsy Girl this week, transforming the store into a Winter Wonderland. Oodles of new merchandise has made it's way in the door, and it's all we can do not to take it all home ourselves. Course, since we pretty much live at the store this time of year, it's kinda like we already have. We were so thrilled to find awesome <strong><em>Hello Kitty Ornaments</em></strong> to hang on one of our pink trees. We even found some <strong><em>Hello Kitty Stockings</em></strong> to match. That glamour puss appeals to the girl in all of us - doesn't' she?<br /><br />This pink and white coach ornament fits in with the Marie Antoinette theme we have going.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv3xe5iI4vI/AAAAAAAADmU/rho5QhL4cbk/s1600-h/IMG_3163.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403740641056842482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv3xe5iI4vI/AAAAAAAADmU/rho5QhL4cbk/s200/IMG_3163.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv33fJqyUBI/AAAAAAAADmk/1mURdwN_h9o/s1600-h/IMG_3161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403747242457845778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv33fJqyUBI/AAAAAAAADmk/1mURdwN_h9o/s200/IMG_3161.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />So does this cool new necklace.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv3x0N6i_UI/AAAAAAAADmc/wzleanUasfM/s1600-h/IMG_3165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403741007305178434" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv3x0N6i_UI/AAAAAAAADmc/wzleanUasfM/s200/IMG_3165.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This Wendy Addison Christmas Princess will add a bit of vintage flair to your holiday decorations.<br /><br />The new <strong><em>Cable Knit Sweater &amp; Hat Set</em></strong> lends itself perfectly to monogramming. What a wonderful and unique gift for a new human.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv34KUtGi6I/AAAAAAAADms/3CzQ8IwuNs4/s1600-h/IMG_3148.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403747984154725282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv34KUtGi6I/AAAAAAAADms/3CzQ8IwuNs4/s200/IMG_3148.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv36gBf1BKI/AAAAAAAADm0/Z36W2Nr-PoU/s1600-h/whiskey.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403750555979154594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Sv36gBf1BKI/AAAAAAAADm0/Z36W2Nr-PoU/s200/whiskey.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />" <em>Ice Melts Whiskey Rocks" </em>We are so loving this new gift for the whiskey lover in your life. Actually, these ingenious little cubes will work with any beverage. Milled in Vermont at the oldest soapstone workshop in the United States, adding 3 of these chilled stones to your next dram, will chill it without dilution - Brilliant!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Tarina Tarantino Trunk Show Postponed</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Due to some production delays at the Sparkle Factory in LA, the Tarina Tarantino Trunk Show scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until Saturday, December 5th. Sorry for any angst this causes, but look on the bright side - it gives you a couple more weeks to save up for some of her newest goodies.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">XOXO</span></div><div align="left">Curtsy Mama</div><div align="left">Mary Jo</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Reminder - want daily updates on what's new &amp; exciting here in Curtsyland? Become a fan on Facebook</div>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-34369001820262480252009-11-06T17:20:00.001-08:002009-11-06T17:56:33.876-08:00Hello November!!<div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTMhHvjUUI/AAAAAAAADl0/fidHDs1xWx8/s1600-h/IMG_3147.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401166722510311746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTMhHvjUUI/AAAAAAAADl0/fidHDs1xWx8/s200/IMG_3147.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><br />It's been a week of transition at Curtsyland. The Halloween goodies have all been put on sale for 50% off, although that will only last for another day or two. Danielle has been busy transforming the store into a winter wonderland. We're absolutely loving the way the new Hello Kitty ornaments hangs on the pink tree.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTLfUDH7tI/AAAAAAAADls/JD72GBcyiZI/s1600-h/IMG_3131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401165591942262482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTLfUDH7tI/AAAAAAAADls/JD72GBcyiZI/s200/IMG_3131.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We have so much fabulous new merchandise and it's just been like Christmas morning getting to un-pack it all. We do all of our holiday orders when we're at the New York Gift Show in August, so by the end of October and the beginning of November, we've forgotten what we ordered. One of our new favorites is the <strong><em>Terrorist Tea Pot</em></strong>. We DEMAND hot tea :).<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTQkf4F1xI/AAAAAAAADl8/5vYMGchPtvU/s1600-h/51IOBJLzEPL__SS500_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401171178574698258" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTQkf4F1xI/AAAAAAAADl8/5vYMGchPtvU/s200/51IOBJLzEPL__SS500_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />When Danielle wanted to order the book <strong><em>Chuck Norris Vs Mr. T</em></strong>, I was skeptical. I mean, really? When it came in, I spent an hour in hysterics following her around the store reading from the book. Now I get it! Perfect gift for the guy in your life.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTRqJs95TI/AAAAAAAADmE/bjbW7r2v-rk/s1600-h/E04F8Red_general.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401172375213303090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SvTRqJs95TI/AAAAAAAADmE/bjbW7r2v-rk/s200/E04F8Red_general.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Important Sparkle Update!!!! </span></p><p align="left">The <strong><em>Tarina Tarantino Trunk Show</em></strong> scheduled for November 14th, has been moved to Saturday, December 5th. Seems there have been some production delays at the Sparkle Factory in LA. We know it's disappointing to have to wait, but look at it this way, it gives you a couple more weeks to save up for Tarina fabulous-ness. Remember, the girls with the most sparkles wins!</p><p align="left"> </p><p align="left">XOXO</p><p align="left">Curtsy Mama</p><p align="left">Mary Jo</p><span style="font-size:180%;"><p align="center"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /></p>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-58693335758825309212009-10-30T17:44:00.000-07:002009-10-30T18:36:59.785-07:00Happy Halloween!!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuuItqMtK5I/AAAAAAAADlU/vLV4vE26beA/s1600-h/!BYbKdWQB2k~%24(KGrHgoOKjMEjlLmV-moBKhcqdSlU!~~_12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398558896336743314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuuItqMtK5I/AAAAAAAADlU/vLV4vE26beA/s200/!BYbKdWQB2k~%24(KGrHgoOKjMEjlLmV-moBKhcqdSlU!~~_12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Still time to pick up those last minute goods for tomorrow night. Have the absolute coolest pumpkins on the block with the <strong><em>Tricked Out Pumpkin Bling Kit.</em></strong></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuuTxc7acMI/AAAAAAAADlk/P1RQNkL5zlY/s1600-h/IMG_3125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398571056121934018" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuuTxc7acMI/AAAAAAAADlk/P1RQNkL5zlY/s200/IMG_3125.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Need a little treat for party guests? Our <strong><em>Bling Boo Nail Files</em></strong> are the perfect thing!<br /><br />Don't feel like dressing up? Our <strong><em>Spider Bracelets</em></strong> will show people that you still have a bit of Halloween Spirit!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuuTqYfKzbI/AAAAAAAADlc/sOhOXcM5nS8/s1600-h/IMG_3126.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398570934670642610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuuTqYfKzbI/AAAAAAAADlc/sOhOXcM5nS8/s200/IMG_3126.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Once all the festivities are over, stop by Curtsyland on Sunday to scoop up some Halloween Sale bargains for next year.<br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-73624331856001088872009-10-23T14:21:00.000-07:002009-10-23T15:00:36.123-07:00Busy Week!Busy week at Curtsyland! As the holiday season approached and we get busier in the store, you'll have to forgive the absence of new blogs. We are pretty religious about posting new things on Facebook every day, so if you're not a fan, become one now. Go on, I'll wait................<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIjOcpAmAI/AAAAAAAADk0/cZnQrlVobbk/s1600-h/IMG_3103.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395914034656614402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIjOcpAmAI/AAAAAAAADk0/cZnQrlVobbk/s200/IMG_3103.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ok, now that that is taken care of, onto the week in review. We've been running Bella Barudan non-stop, trying to finish up examples of all of our fabulous custom monograms. Everyone who has seen the personalized <strong><em>Emilie Sloan</em></strong> bags has ordered a couple for holiday gifts. They really do come out quite spectacular!<br /><br /><br />Wednesday night we hosted a private shopping event for the girl friends &amp; wives of the Seattle Grizzlie players. Danielle made tissue pom pom wrist corsages for everyone which were totally adorable. We get asked frequently about hosting private events here at Curtsyland and we're happy to try to accommodate any group who is interested, just give us a call.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIjZ8_JIFI/AAAAAAAADk8/Fr9cWbyFRgk/s1600-h/Grizzlies+Widows+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395914232317943890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIjZ8_JIFI/AAAAAAAADk8/Fr9cWbyFRgk/s200/Grizzlies+Widows+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIjrvhOf_I/AAAAAAAADlE/nntLLLzET3c/s1600-h/IMG_3112.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395914537940451314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIjrvhOf_I/AAAAAAAADlE/nntLLLzET3c/s200/IMG_3112.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Halloween is a week from Saturday and one of our favorite holidays. Curtsyland is decked out in all her spooky finery with loads of glitter skulls and crows and candles. Make sure you stock up on all the goods to decorate for the big party we know you're throwing next week.<br /><br />Look who showed up in the store this week! Carol &amp; Max from <strong><em>Where the Wild Things Are! </em></strong>One of my favorite books ever! How can you not love something that has the sentence <em>"let the wild rumpus start" in it?</em><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIj4Ire95I/AAAAAAAADlM/LPsFrXvHupI/s1600-h/IMG_3109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395914750852790162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SuIj4Ire95I/AAAAAAAADlM/LPsFrXvHupI/s200/IMG_3109.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-72795766111723635752009-10-15T18:05:00.000-07:002009-10-16T19:47:17.031-07:00Gremlins<div align="center">Today has been officially named the Technology Gremlin Triumph Day! Seems like every piece of machinery or computer program that I have used today has given me fits! It actually took me about 20 tries to log into our blogger program this evening! And of course it's only fitting that the store has been crazy busy today. Sorry our blogging has been a bit off, but with the holidays fast approaching and the new embroidery machine up and running, there just don't seem to be enough hours in the day. We do usually manage to past something on Facebook every day, so if you need a daily Curtsy fix, that is the place to go.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StfMZBnB0qI/AAAAAAAADkM/qUqMiQFmbHk/s1600-h/IMG_3086.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393003809100386978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StfMZBnB0qI/AAAAAAAADkM/qUqMiQFmbHk/s200/IMG_3086.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Danielle has been busy making 2 <strong><em>Custom Diaper Cakes</em></strong> for a customer. She can make 3 &amp; 4 tier cakes, customized to a particular color scheme or theme. You can add merchandise from the store to make it a bit fancier.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StfMnj_WLWI/AAAAAAAADkc/Jjk8MXD7JpU/s1600-h/IMG_3088.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393004058847358306" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StfMnj_WLWI/AAAAAAAADkc/Jjk8MXD7JpU/s200/IMG_3088.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StkvPG_axbI/AAAAAAAADkk/ZGbrJJ8PcDg/s1600-h/IMG_3089.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393393965374031282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StkvPG_axbI/AAAAAAAADkk/ZGbrJJ8PcDg/s200/IMG_3089.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Reminder </span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Tomorrow is our one day Josie Girl Designs Trunk Show. Fabulous, sparkly </span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">It is also Shop For A Cause Saturday and Curtsy Bella will be donating 10% of our total sales for the day to the Spina Bifida Association of Washington.<br /></span></strong><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StkvdsJEqsI/AAAAAAAADks/yvIHyECtHes/s1600-h/IMG_3100.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393394215864806082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StkvdsJEqsI/AAAAAAAADks/yvIHyECtHes/s200/IMG_3100.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><br /><br /></p><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-7714069115272524262009-10-10T14:52:00.000-07:002009-10-10T15:14:02.886-07:00Sexy Surprises<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StECllelUQI/AAAAAAAADjs/io5OLxw4PO4/s1600-h/glitz+spray.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391093073677996290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StECllelUQI/AAAAAAAADjs/io5OLxw4PO4/s200/glitz+spray.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />Today's blog is all about sweet sexy surprises. If you treat yourself like the Goddess you are, you're going to look and feel sexy. Glitz Shimmer Spray is a scrumptious way to add just a hint of glitter to those place you want to emphasize. Perfect way to show off your sexy decolletage.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StECvVyTTKI/AAAAAAAADj0/oR_Fr0OcQKk/s1600-h/kiss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391093241264426146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StECvVyTTKI/AAAAAAAADj0/oR_Fr0OcQKk/s200/kiss.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Practice the art of kissing lately? You can insure your lips are pucker ready with the Kissaholic Kissing Kit. The kit contains A high-shine, non-tacky, plumping gloss that softens with Shea Butter and Vitamin E, while plumping ingredients Ginger Root Oil and Chili Fruit Extract increase lip volume for a fuller, sexier pout. Add to that the Kissaholic Aphrodisiac Infused Breath Mist and you'll be irresistible.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StEC93y8s5I/AAAAAAAADkE/o26bNNw5U_k/s1600-h/love+lotto.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391093490912113554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/StEC93y8s5I/AAAAAAAADkE/o26bNNw5U_k/s200/love+lotto.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Who doesn't love sexy games? Love Lotto contains 100 Romantic Scratch and Win Lottery Tickets. <strong><em>Tic Tac Two, Date Night Dice &amp; Lucky in Love</em></strong> are just a few examples of the fun that waits inside this yummy little book. </p><p> </p><p>XOXO</p><p>Curtsy Mama</p><p>Mary Jo<br /><br /><br /></p>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-28859587755253378802009-10-07T17:08:00.000-07:002009-10-07T18:59:01.010-07:00Spider BiteIt just amazes me what some people will do. We had a shoplifter in the store today and she got away with the Tarina Tarantino Spider Ring. Now, the Curtsy Girls are big believers in Karma and know that the universe will eventually punish her (maybe a black widow bite?), but it hurts nonetheless. We do have her on tape for viewing pleasure of the Seattle Police, so maybe they can help Karma along a bit.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Ss0tsyKZmSI/AAAAAAAADis/r-TfI1TFF9k/s1600-h/IMG_3070.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390014576435239202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Ss0tsyKZmSI/AAAAAAAADis/r-TfI1TFF9k/s200/IMG_3070.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This time of year, it's fun to decorate every room in the house. With the threat of Swine Flu on everybody's mind, it's important to get the little tykes to wash their hands. No problem when the <strong><em>Skull Soaps</em></strong> show up in the bathroom.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Ss00jNzurJI/AAAAAAAADjE/Xa18iHVHzLk/s1600-h/IMG_3034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390022108639046802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Ss00jNzurJI/AAAAAAAADjE/Xa18iHVHzLk/s200/IMG_3034.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Speaking of decorating - these <strong><em>Velvet Skull Crystal Accent Pillows </em></strong>will be the focal point of any room. Not just for Halloween, show your rebel side to all who enter your abode.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Ss1B-w_XMzI/AAAAAAAADjU/_B9E8vC5feo/s1600-h/bartie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390036875590710066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/Ss1B-w_XMzI/AAAAAAAADjU/_B9E8vC5feo/s200/bartie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Bartie Bat hanging from the ceiling is a fun way to bring the spirit of Halloween into a child's room. I know, I know, bats have gotten a bad rap, but this little guys is pretty soft &amp; lovable.<br /><br />XOXO<br />Curtsy Mama<br />Mary JoCurtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551885206358943412.post-5012029685704251892009-09-30T15:52:00.000-07:002009-09-30T18:21:26.088-07:00Wicked<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsQCTobWQ6I/AAAAAAAADiU/-jmCVTX_SmY/s1600-h/NW11F9CrystalAB_detail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387433590534849442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsQCTobWQ6I/AAAAAAAADiU/-jmCVTX_SmY/s200/NW11F9CrystalAB_detail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Curtsy Mama and I enjoyed a mother-daughter theatre night on the town with Curtsy Girl Pamela and her daughter this past Saturday. We saw Wicked, and it was <em>absolutely divine!!!! </em>I had never heard a bad review, and it did not disappoint in the least. It was a fantastically funny &amp; fabulous take on the Witches of Oz and how they came to be...that is before some farm girl and her little dog arrived in the Emerald City. I adored the "Popular" number, during which Glinda decides she wants to make Elphaba (one day WWOTW) popular. It is set in their college dorm room in which Glinda has a wall of sparkly shoes....a girl after my heart. This of course gave us the perfect excuse to rock our new Tarina Tarantino <span style="color:#009900;"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">"My Pretty"</span></strong> </span><span style="color:#000000;">gems.</span>I love love love this collection!!<br /><br />The wedding plans are coming along beautifully...we have a date!!! Next August 7th will be the big day, at the Artic Club downtown....I fell <em>head over heels</em> for the amazing Northern Lights Dome room. It is a circular ball room with a gold gilded dome and gigantic chandelier....loves. The ring we have been designing is in production and should be done within a few weeks. We were very much inspired by this Tarina ring....... :)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsQCtAT9R_I/AAAAAAAADic/kYmt7eTC0D8/s1600-h/IMG_3058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387434026443032562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsQCtAT9R_I/AAAAAAAADic/kYmt7eTC0D8/s200/IMG_3058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Word around town is that pirates have been invading bath time!! Arrgh...if you can't beat 'em...join 'em, right?! Our new <strong>Wry Baby <span style="color:#cc0000;">Bathe like a Pirate</span></strong> cotton hooded towel be just th' thing fer dryin' yer soggy booty an' keepin' ye from shiverin' yer timbers off! The matching washcloth set reminds young bucaneers that a <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Clean Booty is a Happy Booty</strong></span>, that <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>No One Likes a Smelly Pirate</strong></span>, and to <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Live Clean! Fight Dirty</span></strong>!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsQDDIBHH5I/AAAAAAAADik/-7glxVoA9Lw/s1600-h/IMG_3056.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387434406468591506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsQDDIBHH5I/AAAAAAAADik/-7glxVoA9Lw/s200/IMG_3056.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsPpvlQut7I/AAAAAAAADiE/LlqQ_corjQg/s1600-h/PS755_PKG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387406582930651058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsPpvlQut7I/AAAAAAAADiE/LlqQ_corjQg/s200/PS755_PKG.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsPp28LhiEI/AAAAAAAADiM/yn-p2ZHeAhw/s1600-h/PS745.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387406709341915202" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZqqO6u7xmDQ/SsPp28LhiEI/AAAAAAAADiM/yn-p2ZHeAhw/s200/PS745.jpg" border="0" /></a>And to entertain said swashbucklers while cleaning the booty....the <strong>Ahoy Matey</strong> <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">bathtime learning shapes from O.R.E.. </span></strong>The pieces float and the board can be used like a puzzle. Add the matching <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Ahoy Matey! bathtub toy bag</span></strong> and your little pirate is sure to rule the seven seas!<br /><br />xxxx </div>Curtsy Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424691367926166620noreply@blogger.com0